Classic seared whitefish sandwich with lemon and herb aioli, gribiche, roasted tomato.

Olivia @ Blackbird, West Loop, Chicago
Olivia is one of those friends that I have always meant to hang out with more, but just have not. We have had a few failed dinner dates and have hung out numerous times in groups of friends and [...]

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It is pretty typical for kids in our family to be in the kitchen helping out at an early age, especially around the holidays. Still, I was impressed that Jessica, at 5 years old, made these candies all by herself. The only help she got was with melting the white chocolate. I asked if she [...]

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Stephanie & Dad

Dad

Dad & Rachelle

Dad & Rachelle
Before opening gifts we played a lot of Wii. Everyone got into it except Jessica. As you can see, my dad loved Wii Sports.

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Jessica was excited to pass out gifts to everyone. Of course, it only lasted half-way bc then she was too busy with her own gifts.

Stephanie

Stephanie got a new bedroom set (comforter and sheets), a lot of clothes which thankfully were “cool,” and a bunch of jewelry.

Richard enjoying many a mug of brandied eggnog.

Jessica with a [...]

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